HANNAH NANCARROW 9/8/2010 (WIKI UPDATE #1) Tribune (as in Chicago Tribune) owns Fox 5 News here in San Diego. Lee Abrams is the chief innovation officer of Tribune and his online video blog has been a source of information and inspiration for tribune affiliates across the U.S. This think piece is long, but he really speaks to the reinvention of television news. "Hype is a weapon that aint gonna win any battles...enough with the bullshit."-Lee Abrams
HANNAH NANCARROW 9/19/2010 (WIKI UPDATE #2) Television news has expanded its reach beyond on-air broadcasting to the limitless arena of the internet, one of the most useful and most interesting tactics television stations are employing is the use of twitter----here's a link to Fox 5 News' Twitter sight:FOX 5 TWITTERThe short blurbs of information allow for news to travel instantaneously and to a large number of people simultaneously. From a Chargers win to news about the controversial 'don't ask don't tell' policy, tweets may either supplement or replace a typical one hour newscast.Check out the twitter sites of these other TV news sources:CNN TWITTERRACHEL MADDOW TWITTER
HANNAH NANCARROW 10/13/2010 (WIKI UPDATE #3)Here's a Gallup poll I found which discusses the widespread distrust of mainstream media/news. It's interesting, and a little disheartening, especially for the TV news industry (and for newspapers).Check it out: Gallup Poll; Distrust in Media
"The one function TV news performs very well is that when there is no news we give it to you with the same emphasis as if there were."-David Brinkley, TV newscaster-
HANNAH NANCARROW 10/25/2010 (WIKI UPDATE #4)
We've all heard about the shrinking TV news audiences---here's yet more evidence that points to the extinction of the classic evening news standard. Cable is already altering and will further alter the way news is distributed; check out the article here: TV NEWS DOOMSDAY
"The newest computer can merely compound, at speed, the oldest problem in the relations between human beings, and in the end the communicator will be confronted with the old problem, of what to say and how to say it." -Edward R. Murrow
HANNAH NANCARROW 11/3/2010 (WIKI UPDATE #5)
Edward R. Murrow was one of the greatest [American] journalists in the history of both radio and television. He is known for his eloquent and brutal honesty. The 2005 film "Good Night and Good Luck" follows the story of Murrow in his attempt to bring down senator, Joseph McCarthy. The film includes a rendition of one of Murrow's most famous speeches (orginally delivered in 1958). The importance of this speech lies in that every idea Murrow argued in 1958 can and should be applied to mass media today. This speech rings chillingly true, even fifty two years later.
"I have said, and I believe, that potentially we have in this country a free enterprise system of radio and television which is superior to any other. But to achieve its promise, it must be both free and enterprising. There is no suggestion here that networks or individual stations should operate as philanthropies. But I can find nothing in the Bill of Rights or in the Communications Act which says that they must increase their net profits each year, lest the Republic collapse." Edward R. Murrow - Speech to Radio and Television News Directors convention at Chicago 1958
HANNAH NANCARROW 11/11/2010 (WIKI UPDATE #6)
We all know there are extreme differences in preference of news channels between democrats and republicans, but I stumbled upon this chart which names the most popular television shows of the opposing political parties. I think it's telling... and a little humorous.
ELYSE DITTRICH
WIKI UPDATE #1
9/11/2010
As we search for more efficient ways of finding our news, TV-News Stations are suffering. The internet is taking over, and watching the news on TV is no longer the easiest and fastest way to learn what's going on around us. Is there a future for Journalists and reporters? This article says no. The Truth About TV News JobsWIKI UPDATE #29/22/2010Is the lack of diversity on TV-news becoming an issue? Apparently white people have dominated the news room and anchor positions and the National Association for Black Journalists are speaking out. The article says “Out of 815 executive producers, assignment managers, managing editors, assistant news directors, news directors and general managers at the ABC, CBS, Cox, FOX, Gannett, Hearst Argyle, Media General, Meredith, NBC and Tribune stations 713 (87.9%) are White, 64 (7.8%) are African American, 24 (3%) are Hispanic/Latino, 13 (1.6%) are Asian and only 1 is Native American. The management teams at 82 of the stations are all White.” The NABJ is asking African American viewers to reconsider which news stations they tune into based on the amount of diversity in their show. Think about our local news stations here in San Diego... do you think we have enough diversity?Diversity in the NewsThe Fox 5 News Team seems very diverse on their website. But who has the most viewed time slots? Fox 5
The NABJ might appreciate KUSI's effort to add diversity to their team, but with only two African American reports and one Asian reporter, I'm not too sure. White anchors dominate their team.KUSISan Diego's News 8 team is once again dominated by white anchors.News 8WIKI UPDATE #310/11/2010Should Bloggers be considered Journalists? Whether the picture actually came from him, recent pictures of NFL player Brett Favre's genitals were released, and the pictures were allegedly taken while he was still playing for Jets's. The pictures were blogged by Deadspin, who's mission is "to be everything the mainstream news media is not: snarky, mean spirited and unbound by more rigorous principles of old-line journalism." The problem with Deadspin blogging this is that it could be true or false, and because the NFL is investigating it, Favre's life is being negatively effected. A league spokesman, Greg Aiello, said, “It’s a totally different world with the Internet,” he said. “Information and videos that never once existed are the new reality and the new news. But our issue here is the conduct of our employees and the question of whether this is a case of sexual harassment.”NY times article
WIKI UPDATE #410/28/2010"The new news junkie looks very different from even five years ago. Now, she is likely to scan the headlines on her phone in the morning, check a handful of different Web sites over the course of the day and click on links that friends have e-mailed or posted on
"Ninety-nine percent of American adults get news each day, but they are getting it from a wider variety of sources and in many different forms."NY Times Article
WIKI UPDATE #511/5/2010NYTimes article entitiled, "News Corp. to create 6 regional TV channels in India", says that because India produces over 1,000 movies a year, News Corp. will be the first overseas broadcaster to operate in India. I thought it was interesting that the News Corp. can't get involved with an Indian newspaper (see first quote) because that means that non of the 6 channels will be a place for News to be broadcasted. "'We will be doing regional television,' Murdoch said, but News Corp. has no plans to invest in any Indian newspaper publisher because of government restrictions." "India limits foreign investment in print media to 26 percent to keep editorial control in the hands of Indian journalists and to protect national security. In March 2003, the government set a 26 percent investment limit for foreign holdings in television news channels."New York Times ArticleWIKI UPDATE #611/17/2010Cell phones are making it easier for us to get our news quickly. I was looking on the NYTimes website and I came across an option for me to just confirm my email address (which it already had filled into the space designated) and I can get all the best news immediately after it's reported on. I actually signed up! It was so easy and now I will be informed on important incidences right away. See if you can find the advertisement...
ELIZABETH ALI 11/17/2010 #6
"Google chief says TV industry is 'wrong' "
Is the TV industry wrong to think Google TV is going to effect them in revenue and in power control? Well, Google's Chief Executive, Eric Schmidt believes that “The concern [from the TV executives] is that this enormous revenue stream will be affected negatively by this browser… I disagree. I think people will watch more TV.” But since the launch of Google TV networks have become uneasy with the combination of these two technology, so last month networks: ABC, CBS and NBC have blocked popular TV show such as The Office and CSI from Google TV. Some TV executives are concern about the control and dominate force Google is in the internet world so they have concerns for this domination to transfer over to the TV industry. "Everybody knows the lock that Google has on internet traffic in terms of advertising" plus "broadcasters are concerned Google TV will cannibalise existing revenue streams, and could tip the balance of power away from broadcasters and the networks in favor of Google"
I added a short clip on how Google TV works so people can get a better idea of it.
In this article its talking about how University of Arizona scientists are creating moving holographic images. The system is come along extremely fast almost "100-fold in the past three years." This technology started off slow with images only having one color now the image can hold three colors. The process uses multiple cameras so a image can be photographed in different angles so when its all put together it can make a holographic image. Some people believe "the technology has the potential to make current 3-D movies ultimately seem amateurish." This new developing technology would first be used for surgeries and military purposes like battle maps but if this technology is successful in these areas it will make its way to entertainment industry. I think if TV somehow can capitalize on this technology and find a good way to utilize it will help to compete with the internet and other markets. This could maybe make TV more interactive which seems like people want that in their entertainment and hopefully in news.
"As Cablevision and Fox battle, the Winner May Be Ivi TV"
In this article, it talks about the positive effects to come out of the Fox dispute with cablevision. This battle has hurt the TV industry since it forces its customers to have to find other outlets to watch their basic TV programs. The positive effects to come out of this is for Ivi, a internet application that is able to streams live feeds of actual TV on your computer. Since Fox has blacked out major events like the world series, Ivi's growth has gone threw the roof, its has improved by 320 %. It is one more win for TVs competitors which is showing its new customers it is reliable in giving them the news and entertainment they want at a reasonable price at 4.99 a month. Once Ivi gets a larger selection of TV shows and programs I think it will convert lots of people to use this as their main source of getting TV since people are on the internet more. I think its a poor move on Fox to have this big hold out because it is going to be hard to re-gain those costumers lost in the battle but even harder to gain new costumers.
ABC is contemplating a big change in the way they do business with ad revenue between networks and its affiliates. The old way that networks sold ad was by selling most of the ads on an upfront and scatter market, then the affiliates would get a fixed small number of ads. The new business system would be called Inventory Exchange System which would be based on supply and demand. The networks can now put extra ad units to sell in prime tv time to affiliates, if affiliates do not want to buy these units the network will sell them throughout its region. "The network will make a profit by handing the ad units to its affiliates for more that what it could get on the national market, and the affiliate stations would profit by selling it higher in a competitive environment."
In this youtube video it has CNN Anchor and Chief National Correspondent John King and the Head of News and Politics of youtube Steve Grove. They talk about how new media, youtube and main stream media tv news can work together and work against each other. One way they work against each other is that youtube and the internet era gives the consumer many options on how and when they get their news. Now consumers can get more of a whole picture and different view points on an issue then just a small clip from a 30 second news cast. On the other hand, an example of the two media's working together would be with the election. Youtube had questions posted from its users and tv news asked the questions on live tv. The two media's will both grow from each other and might create a hybrid model that will make it more interactive for both tv viewer and internet user.
9/17/2010 #1
"Tv news like print fights to survive"
ABC,NBC,CBS are all struggling to hold their own with the internet in full force. Rates and revenue are dwindling which mean huge cut back in personal and in budgets. This also means TV networks have to find a new way to appeal to a younger audience since their core audience is getting older. Networks must have a clear objective to survey in the age of the internet, which would be a better budget, spend less on anchor and find a new audience.
HANNAH NANCARROW 9/8/2010 (WIKI UPDATE #1)
Tribune (as in Chicago Tribune) owns Fox 5 News here in San Diego. Lee Abrams is the chief innovation officer of Tribune and his online video blog has been a source of information and inspiration for tribune affiliates across the U.S. This think piece is long, but he really speaks to the reinvention of television news.
"Hype is a weapon that aint gonna win any battles...enough with the bullshit."-Lee Abrams
*Here is the Link: LEE'S BLOG #8
HANNAH NANCARROW 9/19/2010 (WIKI UPDATE #2)
Television news has expanded its reach beyond on-air broadcasting to the limitless arena of the internet, one of the most useful and most interesting tactics television stations are employing is the use of twitter----here's a link to Fox 5 News' Twitter sight: FOX 5 TWITTERThe short blurbs of information allow for news to travel instantaneously and to a large number of people simultaneously. From a Chargers win to news about the controversial 'don't ask don't tell' policy, tweets may either supplement or replace a typical one hour newscast.Check out the twitter sites of these other TV news sources:CNN TWITTERRACHEL MADDOW TWITTER
HANNAH NANCARROW 10/13/2010 (WIKI UPDATE #3)Here's a Gallup poll I found which discusses the widespread distrust of mainstream media/news. It's interesting, and a little disheartening, especially for the TV news industry (and for newspapers).Check it out:
Gallup Poll; Distrust in Media
"The one function TV news performs very well is that when there is no news we give it to you with the same emphasis as if there were."-David Brinkley, TV newscaster-
HANNAH NANCARROW 10/25/2010 (WIKI UPDATE #4)
We've all heard about the shrinking TV news audiences---here's yet more evidence that points to the extinction of the classic evening news standard. Cable is already altering and will further alter the way news is distributed; check out the article here: TV NEWS DOOMSDAY
"The newest computer can merely compound, at speed, the oldest problem in the relations between human beings, and in the end the communicator will be confronted with the old problem, of what to say and how to say it."
-Edward R. Murrow
HANNAH NANCARROW 11/3/2010 (WIKI UPDATE #5)
Edward R. Murrow was one of the greatest [American] journalists in the history of both radio and television. He is known for his eloquent and brutal honesty. The 2005 film "Good Night and Good Luck" follows the story of Murrow in his attempt to bring down senator, Joseph McCarthy. The film includes a rendition of one of Murrow's most famous speeches (orginally delivered in 1958). The importance of this speech lies in that every idea Murrow argued in 1958 can and should be applied to mass media today. This speech rings chillingly true, even fifty two years later.
"I have said, and I believe, that potentially we have in this country a free enterprise system of radio and television which is superior to any other. But to achieve its promise, it must be both free and enterprising. There is no suggestion here that networks or individual stations should operate as philanthropies. But I can find nothing in the Bill of Rights or in the Communications Act which says that they must increase their net profits each year, lest the Republic collapse."
Edward R. Murrow - Speech to Radio and Television News Directors convention at Chicago 1958
HANNAH NANCARROW 11/11/2010 (WIKI UPDATE #6)
We all know there are extreme differences in preference of news channels between democrats and republicans, but I stumbled upon this chart which names the most popular television shows of the opposing political parties. I think it's telling... and a little humorous.
ELYSE DITTRICH
WIKI UPDATE #1
9/11/2010
As we search for more efficient ways of finding our news, TV-News Stations are suffering. The internet is taking over, and watching the news on TV is no longer the easiest and fastest way to learn what's going on around us. Is there a future for Journalists and reporters? This article says no.
The Truth About TV News Jobs WIKI UPDATE #29/22/2010Is the lack of diversity on TV-news becoming an issue? Apparently white people have dominated the news room and anchor positions and the National Association for Black Journalists are speaking out. The article says “Out of 815 executive producers, assignment managers, managing editors, assistant news directors, news directors and general managers at the ABC, CBS, Cox, FOX, Gannett, Hearst Argyle, Media General, Meredith, NBC and Tribune stations 713 (87.9%) are White, 64 (7.8%) are African American, 24 (3%) are Hispanic/Latino, 13 (1.6%) are Asian and only 1 is Native American. The management teams at 82 of the stations are all White.” The NABJ is asking African American viewers to reconsider which news stations they tune into based on the amount of diversity in their show. Think about our local news stations here in San Diego... do you think we have enough diversity?Diversity in the NewsThe Fox 5 News Team seems very diverse on their website. But who has the most viewed time slots? Fox 5
The NABJ might appreciate KUSI's effort to add diversity to their team, but with only two African American reports and one Asian reporter, I'm not too sure. White anchors dominate their team.KUSISan Diego's News 8 team is once again dominated by white anchors.News 8 WIKI UPDATE #310/11/2010Should Bloggers be considered Journalists? Whether the picture actually came from him, recent pictures of NFL player Brett Favre's genitals were released, and the pictures were allegedly taken while he was still playing for Jets's. The pictures were blogged by Deadspin, who's mission is "to be everything the mainstream news media is not: snarky, mean spirited and unbound by more rigorous principles of old-line journalism." The problem with Deadspin blogging this is that it could be true or false, and because the NFL is investigating it, Favre's life is being negatively effected. A league spokesman, Greg Aiello, said, “It’s a totally different world with the Internet,” he said. “Information and videos that never once existed are the new reality and the new news. But our issue here is the conduct of our employees and the question of whether this is a case of sexual harassment.”NY times article
WIKI UPDATE #4 10/28/2010"The new news junkie looks very different from even five years ago. Now, she is likely to scan the headlines on her phone in the morning, check a handful of different Web sites over the course of the day and click on links that friends have e-mailed or posted on
Facebook or Twitter."
"Ninety-nine percent of American adults get news each day, but they are getting it from a wider variety of sources and in many different forms."NY Times Article
WIKI UPDATE #511/5/2010NYTimes article entitiled, "News Corp. to create 6 regional TV channels in India", says that because India produces over 1,000 movies a year, News Corp. will be the first overseas broadcaster to operate in India. I thought it was interesting that the News Corp. can't get involved with an Indian newspaper (see first quote) because that means that non of the 6 channels will be a place for News to be broadcasted.
"'We will be doing regional television,' Murdoch said, but News Corp. has no plans to invest in any Indian newspaper publisher because of government restrictions."
"India limits foreign investment in print media to 26 percent to keep editorial control in the hands of Indian journalists and to protect national security. In March 2003, the government set a 26 percent investment limit for foreign holdings in television news channels." New York Times Article WIKI UPDATE #611/17/2010 Cell phones are making it easier for us to get our news quickly. I was looking on the NYTimes website and I came across an option for me to just confirm my email address (which it already had filled into the space designated) and I can get all the best news immediately after it's reported on. I actually signed up! It was so easy and now I will be informed on important incidences right away. See if you can find the advertisement...
ELIZABETH ALI
11/17/2010 #6
"Google chief says TV industry is 'wrong' "
Is the TV industry wrong to think Google TV is going to effect them in revenue and in power control? Well, Google's Chief Executive, Eric Schmidt believes that “The concern [from the TV executives] is that this enormous revenue stream will be affected negatively by this browser… I disagree. I think people will watch more TV.” But since the launch of Google TV networks have become uneasy with the combination of these two technology, so last month networks: ABC, CBS and NBC have blocked popular TV show such as The Office and CSI from Google TV. Some TV executives are concern about the control and dominate force Google is in the internet world so they have concerns for this domination to transfer over to the TV industry. "Everybody knows the lock that Google has on internet traffic in terms of advertising" plus "broadcasters are concerned Google TV will cannibalise existing revenue streams, and could tip the balance of power away from broadcasters and the networks in favor of Google"
I added a short clip on how Google TV works so people can get a better idea of it.
Google says TV industry is Wrong
11/04/2010 #5
"Ditch those darn 3-D glasses"
In this article its talking about how University of Arizona scientists are creating moving holographic images. The system is come along extremely fast almost "100-fold in the past three years." This technology started off slow with images only having one color now the image can hold three colors. The process uses multiple cameras so a image can be photographed in different angles so when its all put together it can make a holographic image. Some people believe "the technology has the potential to make current 3-D movies ultimately seem amateurish." This new developing technology would first be used for surgeries and military purposes like battle maps but if this technology is successful in these areas it will make its way to entertainment industry. I think if TV somehow can capitalize on this technology and find a good way to utilize it will help to compete with the internet and other markets. This could maybe make TV more interactive which seems like people want that in their entertainment and hopefully in news.
holographic system
10/28/2010 #4
"As Cablevision and Fox battle, the Winner May Be Ivi TV"
In this article, it talks about the positive effects to come out of the Fox dispute with cablevision. This battle has hurt the TV industry since it forces its customers to have to find other outlets to watch their basic TV programs. The positive effects to come out of this is for Ivi, a internet application that is able to streams live feeds of actual TV on your computer. Since Fox has blacked out major events like the world series, Ivi's growth has gone threw the roof, its has improved by 320 %. It is one more win for TVs competitors which is showing its new customers it is reliable in giving them the news and entertainment they want at a reasonable price at 4.99 a month. Once Ivi gets a larger selection of TV shows and programs I think it will convert lots of people to use this as their main source of getting TV since people are on the internet more. I think its a poor move on Fox to have this big hold out because it is going to be hard to re-gain those costumers lost in the battle but even harder to gain new costumers.
Win for Ivi
10/14/2010 #3
"ABC & Its Affiliates To Swap Ad Inventory."
ABC is contemplating a big change in the way they do business with ad revenue between networks and its affiliates. The old way that networks sold ad was by selling most of the ads on an upfront and scatter market, then the affiliates would get a fixed small number of ads. The new business system would be called Inventory Exchange System which would be based on supply and demand. The networks can now put extra ad units to sell in prime tv time to affiliates, if affiliates do not want to buy these units the network will sell them throughout its region. "The network will make a profit by handing the ad units to its affiliates for more that what it could get on the national market, and the affiliate stations would profit by selling it higher in a competitive environment."
ABC Article
9/23/2010 #2
The future of news :
In this youtube video it has CNN Anchor and Chief National Correspondent John King and the Head of News and Politics of youtube Steve Grove. They talk about how new media, youtube and main stream media tv news can work together and work against each other. One way they work against each other is that youtube and the internet era gives the consumer many options on how and when they get their news. Now consumers can get more of a whole picture and different view points on an issue then just a small clip from a 30 second news cast. On the other hand, an example of the two media's working together would be with the election. Youtube had questions posted from its users and tv news asked the questions on live tv. The two media's will both grow from each other and might create a hybrid model that will make it more interactive for both tv viewer and internet user.
9/17/2010 #1
"Tv news like print fights to survive"
ABC,NBC,CBS are all struggling to hold their own with the internet in full force. Rates and revenue are dwindling which mean huge cut back in personal and in budgets. This also means TV networks have to find a new way to appeal to a younger audience since their core audience is getting older. Networks must have a clear objective to survey in the age of the internet, which would be a better budget, spend less on anchor and find a new audience.
tv news-like print-fights to survive